Sexual harassment is prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.  It applies equally to men and women and is generally defined by the law as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to:

• subtle or overt pressure for sexual favors
• inappropriate physical proximity or touching
• sexually oriented comments, stories, or jokes
• repeated requests for dates
• sexual advances
• written or verbal references to sexual conduct
• gossip regarding
• sexual gestures, or suggestive or insulting comments
• inquiries into one’s sexual experiences
• discussion of one’s sexual activities

If a founded sexual harassment report is submitted, the individual will be banned from this facility and will be prosecuted according to the law.